2023 Retiree: Lori Henry started her career in Bourbonnais in 1999 when she was hired to be a Science Teacher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. She has spent the last 24 years teaching at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. During her time at BESD53, Lori has been involved in the BEA as the Co-President as well as building representative. She has mentored new teachers and been involved in the building leadership team over the last 24 years. Lori also helped in the transition to PLC teams at BUGC several years ago. She was the sponsor for the Chain Reaction group as well.
In her retirement, Lori plans to spend time with her grandchildren and family. She can’t wait to take a vacation off season. She also has plans to spend time in her garden.
2023 Retiree: Nancy Brownfield has been a Science teacher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center for the last 20 years. Prior to coming to BESD53 she spent 15 years at Donovan High School as a Science teacher. While at BESD53 Nancy has been a BEA representative for BUGC, Scholastic Bowl representative as well as helped out at numerous Athletic Events being the score keeper, timekeeper, and as well as other duties.
In her retirement, she plans to enjoy her new camper and hopes to travel the Pacific Northwest Coast. She will be busy in the fall when her son gets married.
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Good luck to our Track team down at State this weekend!
Go Tigers!
Cheer try out information. Today is the last day to register on 8to18:
https://il.8to18.com/BESD/home
Hello everyone!! We are gearing up for TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK for our beloved BUGC staff!
Please click the link below and sign up to donate items for our teachers!!
I’m SOO thankful for them, I hope you are too! Let’s show them with our generosity!!
Please have all items donated by Friday and labeled PTA! Thanks!
https://signup.com/go/gXqnVNY
Current 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade students interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 Cheer team need to register for try outs. Last day to register is May 10.
Try out dates:
May 15, 16, and 18
Register here:
https://il.8to18.com/BESD/home
BUGC Lunch Menu 4/17-4/21
Bus 3 is running late today (4/4) for BUGC students.
Interested in advertising your business at our baseball field from May to September? Contact burtonar@besd53.org to see how we can promote your business!
BESD53 Families,
Out of an abundance of caution and the severe inclement weather forecasts, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance, tomorrow, March 3rd, 2023. Instead, we will be utilizing an E-Learning day. Please reference the information provided by your student's teacher.